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Which of the following theories is majorly used for analysis of thick cylinders? A) Courbon’s theory B) Poisson’s theory C) Lame’s theory […]

If two springs k1 and k2 are placed in parallel, the combined stiffness of spring is A) k1 + k2 B) k1 […]

The loaded column is having the tendency to deflect. On account of this tendency the critical load A) decreases with the decrease […]

Strain energy stored in a member is given by A) 0.5 × stress × volume B) 0.5 × strain × volume C) […]

In limit state method, the failure criterion for reinforced concrete beam and column is based on A) Maximum principle stress theory B) […]

Let the strains produced in length and diameter of the cylindrical rod be α and β respectively. Then the volumetric strain is […]

If the ratio of two principal stresses is ½, what is the ratio of minimum principal stress to maximum shear stress? A) […]

Beams of uniform strength are preferred to those of uniform section because these are economical for A) Large Spans B) Heavy Spans […]

For a triangular cross section having horizontal base, Ratio of shear stress at midheight of the section to shear stress at neutral […]

The Slope Deflection Equations give the relationship between A) Slope and Deflection only B) BM and Rotation only C) BM and Vertical […]